09/20/2026
“As I have mentioned thus far, we never clash or struggle with the power of our opponent. The basic tenet of aikido is that you lead the flow of the opponent’s power and you execute techniques instantly when he overextends himself losing his balance. You will learn that moving your body circularly is the most effective, rational and least wasteful way to deflect his power and at the same time be able to position yourself near him to execute a technique immediately.”
“However, mastery of the Way of aikido requires a firm determination to study and practice all of your life and actual physical practice. The moment you become self-conceited your technique deteriorates.
This writer is also a novice…”
-Gozo Shioda
Excerpt fr Interview “An Aikido Life”
Aikido Journal Part IV 2003
